INSAT 2A was the first Indian multipurpose satellite. It was built in India and it came into operation in August 1992. The mission of the satellite was meteorology, Satellite based search and rescue, and Multipurpose Communication such as telecommunication, broadcasting of television and for disaster warning.^[1] The satellite weighed 1906 kg containing the fuel propellant. The weight of the satellite was 916 when there was no fuel.^[2]

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INSAT-2A

Mission type	Multipurpose communication & meteorology
Operator	INSAT
COSPAR ID	1992-041A
SATCAT no.	22027
Mission duration	7 Years
Spacecraft properties
Manufacturer	ISRO
Launch mass	1,906 kilograms (4,202 lb)
Dry mass	916 kg
Power	watts
Start of mission
Launch date	August, 1992
Rocket	Ariane-4
Launch site	French Guiana
Contractor	Arianespace
End of mission
Deactivated	30 May 2002
Orbital parameters
Reference system	Geocentric
Regime	Geostationary
Longitude	74 Degree East

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It is situated in the geostationary satellite at a longitude of 74 degree East. Its payload comprises a Radiometer of very high resolution for observing meteorological changes. This radiometer has a resolution of 2 km in the visible band and resolution of 8 km in the infra-red band.^[2] The satellite completed its mission on 30 May 2002, and is not in service since 2002. The mission life of the satellite was of 7 years. It was launched from French Guiana using the Ariane 4 as the Launch vehicle.^[2]

In comparison to INSAT 1, this satellite can communicate in a better way, both in terms of quality as well as quantity. INSAT 2A has an advanced power amplifiers for catering communication terminals and was the first second generation satellite to replace the INSAT 1.^[3] This satellite will also enable the Indian National Satellite system to cover telecommunication circuits at larger distances.^[4]